Diet and Nutrition

Metabolic Syndrome is a disease that is growing in prevalence across the United States. Abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels are just some of the individual conditions that contribute to diagnosis of this disease. While there are…
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A variety of parasites attack human beings, including those that infect your gastro-intestinal system. Tapeworms and hookworms are examples of these types of parasites. Parasites enter your system through your mouth by eating contaminated, unwashed and uncooked food items as…
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Overview Sweeteners such as fructose and aspartame can help control blood glucose levels and reduce calorie consumption. Diabetics use either fructose or aspartame to provide better control of blood glucose levels, and dieters often choose beverages made with zero-calorie aspartame…
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Overview A nutritious diet designed around variety, moderation and balancing food with physical activity can include Del Taco. Follow federal recommendations when ordering at Del Taco—choose lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains whenever possible and limit…
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Overview Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 300 million individuals worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher, where the normal BMI range is approximately…
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Overview Measuring body-fat percentage with a skin caliper tool takes a little know-how, but once you have mastered the technique, you can easily track your body composition. Skin calipers pinch subcutaneous fat in specifically pre-determined areas of the body in…
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Overview The late Dr. Robert Atkins believed that an increase in high-carbohydrate foods is the primary reason that the percentage of Americans who are obese has increased dramatically since 1975. For that reason, the Atkins diet calls for a dramatic…
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St. John’s wort is a plant recommended by some alternative health-care practitioners as a treatment for depression and to assist patients suffering from insomnia. With that noted, the effectiveness of St. John’s wort in treating these conditions is subject to…
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Overview A raw food diet emphasizes uncooked plant and vegetable foods and is said to help alleviate chronic health conditions, improve digestion and promote weight loss. Rawists–followers of the raw food diet–believe that eating food in its natural state permits…
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Overview Valerian blooms with sweet-scented white or pinkish flowers in June, but the herb gets its potency from the roots and bulbs beneath the ground. Valerian roots are usually dried and ground into powder, but you can use fresh, whole…
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Effective exercise plans help you achieve your fitness and health-related goals, whatever they may be. Effective exercise plans should allow you to achieve your goal, but not cause you to sacrifice your health in the process. What one person may…
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Losing belly fat is of utmost importance when it comes to your overall health. Putting your self image aside, having abdominal fat can raise your risks for chronic conditions and diseases, such as high triglycerides, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes…
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Wounds heal in a pattern–the bleeding stops, the body sends special chemicals to the injured site to repair cells, blood vessels regrow and new tissue forms. Wound healing may take up to three weeks or longer, depending on extent of…
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Overview Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone, is an antioxidant and obligatory part of the energy production system. It is essential for the normal functioning of muscles, including the heart muscle. CoQ10 is primarily derived from intracellular synthesis,…
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Overview The 3-Day Diet is a type of eating plan used to achieve weight loss quickly. Due to the extreme nature of the diet, it is not likely to be recommended by your doctor. Since it is low in calories…
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If you’re planning to reduce coffee consumption or even eliminate coffee from your diet, you may wonder about how your body will tolerate cutting back on coffee. Medical research finds that withdrawal symptoms aren’t all in your head–coffee withdrawal, or…
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Black cohosh root may be helpful for treating hot flashes, sleep problems and other discomforts associated with menopause. Though there haven’t been many studies in the United States to confirm its effectiveness, black cohosh is approved for menstrual discomfort and…
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Stomach fat is caused by a build up of calories that are stored as fat around your abdomen. Having an excessive amount of visceral fat leaves you at risk for type II diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer, strokes…
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When you want to lose weight fast, this generally means that there is some kind of event on the horizon that deals with you showcasing your body with revealing clothing. Whatever the reason might be, you have to be willing…
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Overview Campbell Soup Company is a well-known manufacturer of soups in the United States. It has many products, including Campbell’s Chunky Soups. This product line consists of uncondensed soups with large portions of meats and vegetables. Campbell’s Chunky Soup Fajita…
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Overview Baskin-Robbins is a restaurant chain that specializes in ice cream and other dairy desserts. Soft serve is similar to ice cream but the manufacturing process for soft serve introduces air into the product. A machine performs this procedure at…
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Overview The Butternut squash is a variety of squash with a sweet, nutty flavor similar to that of a pumpkin. It’s a winter squash, meaning that you eat it in the winter when the fruit is ripe. Butternut squash is…
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Approximately one-third of American adults and more than half of all children are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Although exercise is one way to deal with this serious…
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Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, also commonly called Indian saffron, is related to and looks somewhat similar to ginger. The roots or rhizomes and the bulbs of the plant are the sources of turmeric. It has been used for years as…
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Overview Turmeric is a spice made from the Curcuma longa plant that is used in Indian foods for flavor and color. In addition, it has been used as a treatment for a variety of ailments for thousands of years in…
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Medical evidence indicates elevated triglycerides may lead to issues like stroke or heart attack. However, if your triglycerides are too high, the best approach to lowering them is a natural one, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Making a…
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Juglans nigra, more commonly known as black walnut, is a hardwood tree native to the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. The fruit of the tree, also called black walnut, is a rich source of protein, essential fatty acids…
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Overview The basic vegetarian diet can meet all nutritional needs. Select plant-based food choices from each food group in the USDA MyPyramid food guide or follow the Mayo Clinic Vegetarian Diet Pyramid. Each of these programs features whole grains, fruits…
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The liver is a critical organ in human digestive system. It works daily to protect the body from harm but can impacted by a wide variety of illnesses, both infectious and inflammatory. Proper care of the liver is as simple…
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The use of apple cider vinegar as an anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal remedy dates back to 400 B.C., when Hippocrates, who is considered the father of medicine, used it to treat illness. The “mother” of apple cider vinegar is the layer…
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